Early the next morning, news came out that the emperor had suspended his autumn hunt because of illness, and the army, civil and military officials returned to Chang'an.
Immediately after the emperor Li Yu issued the second imperial edict, the treacherous eunuch Yu Chaoen attempted to rebel and was executed. Yu Chaoen was removed from all titles and official positions. His son Yu Linghui was also dismissed from office and handed over to Dali Temple for strict trial.
Although his brother and nephew were executed, they were still dismissed from all official positions and titles and demoted to common people.
At the end of this decree, on the grounds that King Zheng Li Miao had lost his moral character, he was deprived of his title of prince, demoted to Duke of Long State, and ordered to face the wall and reflect for three years.
The news of Yu Chaoen's execution quickly caused a stir in the government and the public, and soon spread to Chang'an. Chang'an was full of joy, and people everywhere beat gongs and drums to celebrate the death of the traitor. You must know that Yu Chaoen has done many evil things, and he built a manor outside the city a few years ago.
, he spent nearly tens of millions of dollars, and many houses were demolished in order to obtain the wood for building houses. His thirteen-year-old pretender even bullied men and women in Chang'an. He did all kinds of evil and was hated by the people of Chang'an.
Now that Yu Chaoen is dead, how can we not let the people of Chang'an rejoice.
Just as the emperor and his team of civil and military officials were slowly returning to Chang'an, Guo Song had already arrived in Chang'an first.
In the afternoon, Guo Song entered Chang'an City. He went directly to Shuofang Jiedu Mansion and entered the memorial courtyard. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Liang Wu who was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard. Guo Song smiled and said: "It seems that he is recovering well."
Liang Wu said angrily: "If you come back early in the morning, maybe I will have a chance to play."
"Lost at polo?"
"We lost. We fought hard, but still lost to the right-back polo team 4-6, ranking fifth." After saying that, Liang Wu let out a long sigh.
"This result is already good. Don't worry about Longwangshu again."
"Of course we know, so even though we lost in the morning, everyone is still in high spirits. There will be a great celebration tonight. Come and join us!"
Guo Song smiled and nodded, "It should be okay! Where is Li Ji? I have something to do with him."
"What do you want Mr. Guo to do with me?" Li Ji's voice came from behind.
Guo Song turned around and saw Li Ji carrying several exquisite gift boxes, and asked with a smile: "Are you planning to go home and give them to your wife and children?"
Li Ji smiled and nodded, "My son is ten years old and he has been asking me to go to Chang'an to buy him some gifts. This time I finally came to Chang'an and he got his wish."
"Do you have time, Captain Li? I have something to do with you."
Li Ji smiled slightly and said, "No problem, please come with me!"
Guo Song smiled at Liang Wu and followed Li Ji to the inner courtyard. Liang Wu looked at Guo Song's back strangely. He always felt that Guo Song was hiding something from him.
Li Ji's room was very simple and neat. He put the gift on the table and said with a smile, "Sit down and talk! I'll get you a bowl of water."
"Don't bother, it's just one thing."
Guo Song hesitated and said, "Does General Li know about the Anxi Jiedu Mansion?"
"We heard from Han Chongqing that everyone thought that the Anxi Army had been destroyed, but they did not expect that the Anxi Army was still holding on in the Western Regions, which is extremely admirable."
Guo Song then said slowly: "The Emperor has appointed me as a special envoy. After next spring, I will lead 300 elite troops to Kucha. Is General Li interested in going with me?"
Li Ji was stunned for a moment and then asked: "What is Mr. Guo's background?"
"Before, I was the emperor's personal warrior and participated in the annihilation of Yu Chao'en. Now that Yu Chao'en has been executed, my status has also been changed. I am now the fifth-grade General Dingyuan and the Marquis of Lingwu County. I have been appointed as the pacifier of the Western Regions.
Heading to Anxi next spring.”
Li Ji looked at Guo Song for a long time, smiled to himself and said: "I felt guilty for a long time when I asked you to be a soldier of Shuofang's army. You were still one level higher than me after making trouble for a long time, but I am very surprised. How long have you been in Chang'an?
, less than half a year! You have actually reached the fifth level, how did you do it?"
Guo Song said lightly: "Maybe it's because I killed too many people. In Hexi, I killed Zhu Xieweiming. In Lingwu, I burned and killed countless Xue Yantuo's troops. In Chang'an, I killed Li Fuguo and Tian Shenyu.
Yu Chao'an, that's why I reward my merits and get a good position, but these are not important, I am more concerned about this trip to the Western Regions, will you come with me or not?"
"I'll go with you!"
Liang Wu, who was hiding outside the door and eavesdropping, rushed in, raised his hands and said: "You organize three hundred elite troops, and I will be the first to sign up. I have always dreamed of going to the Western Regions."
Guo Song rolled his eyes and said, "What did you get in here?"
"Mixed?"
Liang Wu suddenly became anxious, "Where did I get involved? What I said is true. It has always been my dream to go to the Western Regions. Don't think that I am unqualified. I am good at riding and shooting, and my swordsmanship is not bad. One person can kill ten people."
He is definitely the best soldier and general you need."
Li Ji also smiled and said: "Liang Wu is right, he is a talent, if he wants to go, just let him go!"
"I can let him go, but will his father and uncle agree? Going to the Western Regions is not a pleasure, and may even be dangerous. Unless his family agrees, I will not agree to it."
"Okay! I'll go talk to my uncle."
Liang Wu was impatient, turned around and ran out. Guo Song also wanted to tell him to keep the secret. Now I'm afraid everyone will know.
Li Ji pondered for a moment and said: "I can't answer you now. I have to go back home. If I want to go, I will come back before spring. If you haven't seen me when you leave, there is no need to wait."
Guo Song knew that he had a wife and children and could not make a decisive decision like himself, so he nodded, "Then I'll wait for your news!"
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That night, Liang Yundao held a celebration banquet at Sun's Restaurant in Pingkangfang to congratulate the Shuofang Army Polo Team for their huge breakthrough in this competition and reaching the top eight.
In addition to the polo team, there were also officials from the Academy and more than a dozen Chang'an elders from Lingzhou.
Liang Yundao raised his glass and said: "This time the Shuofang Polo Team achieved good results, in addition to the efforts of the players, more importantly, the support of the folks from Lingzhou and the meticulous care of the colleagues in the Academy. This is the responsibility of all of us."
Victory, victory belongs to everyone here, and we toast to today’s great results!”
"cheers!"
Everyone raised their glasses and drank together. Liang Yundao smiled and said: "The dishes tonight are very rich. You can eat and drink as much as you like. There is no limit on the drinking of the team members."
The elegant room suddenly became very lively. Everyone was changing cups and cups, making guesses, and the interest was very high.
Guo Song's identity has been known to Liang Yundao. Out of respect, Liang Yundao wanted to put him at the head of the guest list, but Guo Song pushed him away. He still sat with the team members, next to Li Ji, and on the other side should be Lin Tai.
, but was snatched away by Liang Linger.
Seeing that Liang Ling'er was not in a high mood, Guo Song smiled and asked, "Are you disappointed because you didn't make it to the semi-finals?"
"No! Because I will go back in two days, and I don't want to go back yet..." Liang Ling'er pouted and whispered, for fear of being heard by her father.
"It's a good thing to go back! Liang Wu said that you bought a lot of things and just took them back to share with your friends."
"I won't share it with them! I want to make them jealous."
After all, Liang Ling'er was only eleven years old, and she still had the mentality of a child. She soon forgot her worries. She poured a full glass of wine for Guo Song and asked, "Brother Guo also promised to take me to hunt wild boars. You haven't forgotten it, have you?"
Guo Song was ashamed. He had forgotten it a long time ago, but he said: "How can I forget it? I remember it!"
"But... you are going to the Western Region, when will you come back?"
Guo Song felt dizzy for a while, why did this little girl even know about it? He couldn't help but glared at Liang Wu fiercely.
Liang Wu misunderstood. He thought Guo Song was asking him. He quickly stepped forward and said with a smile: "My uncle agreed. I don't need to go back to Lingwu. When will I report?"
"You really want to go?"
"Of course, you think I'm joking?"
Guo Song thought for a while and then said: "Go to the Bashang Military Camp early tomorrow morning to find Han Chongqing and explain the situation to him clearly. He will temporarily settle you in. I have some personal matters to deal with tomorrow and will probably come over the day after tomorrow."
Liang Wu left happily, and Guo Song comforted Liang Ling'er, "It will only take a few months to go on a mission to the Western Regions. I estimate that I will be back next summer. Maybe I will pass through Shuofang. I will come to see you then."
Liang Ling'er was overjoyed, "Then we will make an agreement!"
Guo Song pointed at the wine glass and said with a smile: "If I make a mistake, I will drink three glasses of wine as a penalty!"
"No, it's too lenient. I'll have to drink three jars of wine as a fine."
"Okay! Just three altars."
"It still doesn't work. Brother Guo, I won't punish you with alcohol. You must come to Lingzhou next summer and take me to hunt wild boars!"
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[Today and tomorrow, take a breather. There are only two updates in the morning and evening! Continue with three updates on Monday]